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STD Testing in Melrose, AL: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Melrose residents in Alabama see reported syphilis in Calhoun County run about 24% lower than the US average. Whether you're in Melrose for a one-time concern or regular check-ups, you have options. Local clinics and public health centers often provide lower-cost or free testing, while private labs may offer faster results and more flexible scheduling.

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STD testing near Melrose, AL

6 testing options are listed for Melrose, AL. The nearest, Labcorp, is about 7.4 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.

How to read these listings

Listings tagged Community health center are federally funded health centers and rural clinics that treat everyone regardless of insurance or ability to pay: required to bill on a sliding fee scale and provide confidential care, and in many states minors may consent to their own STI testing. A Title X tag flags centers funded for confidential family-planning services; confirm current participation when you call.

Source: CMS FQHC & Rural Health Clinic enrollment files (data.cms.gov), refreshed quarterly. Title X status reflects the latest OPA grantee list.

Community health center 7.5 miles

Quality of Life Health Services

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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 155 reviews

Quality of Life Health Services in Anniston runs on scheduled appointments, so calling ahead secures same-visit bacterial STI treatment alongside the standard panel (gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV) plus HPV and hepatitis A and B vaccines, all on a sliding-scale fee.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
1316 Noble Street, Anniston, AL 36201
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Health Services Center

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Health Services Center in Anniston runs entirely on a no-fee model, covering gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and rapid or conventional HIV testing on a sliding scale, with HIV testing free, and treats confirmed bacterial infections the same visit. An appointment is required.

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Zero Cost Across Every Service Offered

For anyone managing care without insurance, without a regular provider, or simply paying out of pocket, Health Services Center in Anniston answers with a full-service, no-fee structure. Not a discounted tier, not a fee-waiver application. Testing, treatment, PrEP, hepatitis care, and HIV medical management are all covered under the same policy.

PrEP Prescribed and Managed at This Clinic

Health Services Center in Anniston prescribes PrEP, the daily antiretroviral regimen built around tenofovir, and carries PEP for post-exposure prevention, both managed in-house. That means ongoing adherence counseling and HIV monitoring stay with the same provider rather than being split across separate practices.

Hepatitis C Treatment Delivered On-Site

Diagnosis-only hepatitis C care leaves patients holding a result and nothing else: Health Services Center in Anniston treats it directly, alongside hepatitis B treatment and hepatitis A and B vaccination. The full arc from detection to cure happens at one clinic.

Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
608 Martin Luther King Drive, Anniston, AL 36201
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website

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When can I test? Exposure-window calculator

Testing too soon can miss an infection. Enter the date of possible exposure to see the earliest a test can reliably detect each STI.

Detection windows for every STI
Infection Earliest reliable test Conclusive after
Chlamydia 7 days after exposure 14 days after exposure
Gonorrhea 7 days after exposure 14 days after exposure
Trichomoniasis 7 days after exposure 28 days after exposure
HIV (NAT / RNA) 10 days after exposure 33 days after exposure
HIV (4th-gen Ag/Ab) 18 days after exposure 45 days after exposure
HIV (antibody) 21 days after exposure 84 days after exposure
Syphilis 21 days after exposure 42 days after exposure
Hepatitis B 21 days after exposure 42 days after exposure
Hepatitis C 56 days after exposure 77 days after exposure
Herpes (HSV) 28 days after exposure 112 days after exposure

Guidance only, confirm timing with a clinician. A negative result before the conclusive date may need a repeat test.

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What will it cost? Estimate your STD test

Typical out-of-pocket ranges by option, actual cost depends on which tests you need.

  • Public / community clinic

    Free HIV testing is common

    $0–$25
  • Private lab (self-pay)

    Never billed to insurance

    $24–$200
  • At-home kit

    Mailed to your door, private

    From $49
  • Doctor / urgent care

    Often $0 preventive with insurance

    $0–$50 copay

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More ways to get tested in Melrose, AL

Beyond the dedicated testing centers above: at-home kits by mail, hospital labs certified for STI testing, local clinicians who can order a panel during a regular visit, pharmacies for self-test kits and prescriptions, and online PrEP & treatment.

At-home STD testing in Melrose, AL

The nearest testing center is about 7 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Melrose, you collect the sample privately, and mail it back to a CLIA-certified lab. Results come online in days, with a clinician available if anything is positive. Same labs as a clinic, no waiting room, and you can read how accurate at-home STD tests are before you order.

Want a free option first? The CDC-supported TakeMeHome (opens in a new tab) program mails free at-home HIV self-test kits, and, in many areas, free STI kits, to your door, with no insurance or payment needed. The paid kits below add broader panels and faster turnaround.

Every kit uses CLIA-certified labs. At-home testing is for screening; a reactive result should be confirmed and treated by a clinician. Prices and panels shown are illustrative and change often, confirm current details on the provider's site.

Other CLIA-certified labs near Melrose, AL

Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Calhoun County, each lab's town is shown on its card below. Many test through a doctor's order or by appointment rather than walk-in, so call ahead to confirm STD/STI testing and availability before visiting.

  • Jose Caballero MD

    901 Leighton Ave Suite 701, Anniston, AL 36207

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • Doctors MED Care of Jacksonville

    1505 Pelham Road South Suite 2, Jacksonville, AL 36265

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • PM Healthcare

    701 Leighton Avenue, Anniston, AL 36207

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Melrose. A CLIA certificate records only that a laboratory is federally certified — it does not confirm the site performs STD testing, nor its hours, price or access. Inclusion is not an endorsement; always call to verify.

Clinicians near Melrose, AL who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 185 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Melrose. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 23 offer telehealth.

  • Michael Herndon, DO

    Family medicine · 7701 Al Hwy 144, Alexandria

  • Sharon Haynes, MD

    Family medicine · 4100 Mcclellan Boulevard, Anniston

  • Howard Mcveigh, MD

    Family medicine · 171 Town Ctr Drive, Anniston

  • Tamara Mcintosh, MD

    Family medicine · 1410 Al Hwy 144, Ohatchee

  • John Jones, MD

    Family medicine · 301 East 18th Street, Anniston

  • Brian Ingram, DO Telehealth

    Family medicine · 1460 A 2nd Avenue Southwest, Jacksonville

These are registry-listed clinicians, not dedicated STD-testing clinics. CMS records do not independently verify current licensure, testing services, availability, price, or new-patient status. Confirm each detail before booking. Source: CMS Doctors & Clinicians.

Pharmacies near Melrose, AL

No pharmacy near Melrose, AL publishes an STD-related service or holds a current CLIA testing certificate, so these are simply the closest. Contact a location directly to confirm counter hours, services, prices, and availability before visiting.

  • Downey Drug Alexandria

    0.2 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Freds Pharmacy 1084

    0.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Claxton Group

    1.6 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Walgreens 3.6 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Cleburne Pharmacy

    4.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Melrose, AL.

Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.

PrEP, prevention & online treatment

Testing is one step. For residents of Melrose, telehealth covers the rest: HIV-prevention medication (PrEP) and DoxyPEP to lower future risk, and discreet online treatment if a result comes back positive. All prescribed by licensed U.S. clinicians.

Pricing varies by insurance and changes often, confirm on the provider's site. These services are not a substitute for emergency care.

STDs & HIV in Calhoun County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Calhoun County, the county that includes Melrose, compare with Alabama and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~22% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#33 of 67 Alabama counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 51% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Calhoun County vs Alabama vs U.S.

Calhoun County Alabama U.S. ▲▼ = Calhoun County vs the state average
Infection Calhoun County Alabama United States
Chlamydia
547.1 637 cases ▼ 16%
651.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
193.3 225 cases ▼ 15%
226.9 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
12 14 cases ▼ 58%
28.6 15.8
Syphilis (early)
17.2 20 cases ▼ 16%
20.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
26.6 31 cases ▲ 9%
24.5 29.5

Rates per 100,000 population, 2023. Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county, state & U.S., all-ages basis). Population figures: U.S. Census Bureau ACS. These figures are the latest available surveillance estimates. Bars are scaled to the highest rate shown.

Reading these numbers: reported case rates only count infections that were actually tested for and diagnosed, so they track local screening effort as much as true spread: a higher rate can reflect more testing, a lower one less. Either way, most STIs cause no symptoms, so treat the figures above as context rather than a verdict, and test on the CDC's schedule regardless of how your area looks.

Reported STD rates in Calhoun County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 3% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 300 600 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Calhoun County, chlamydia has risen from 438.8 to 547.1 per 100,000 (25%), gonorrhea has fallen from 237 to 193.3 per 100,000 (18%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 1.7 to 12 per 100,000 (606%).

The 2020 dip reflects reduced pandemic-era screening, not lower transmission. Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county, state & U.S., all-ages basis).

Community health context

What shapes testing access in and around Melrose, AL

Adults uninsured
8%
No routine checkup
21%
No transportation
7.5%
Binge drinking
15.9%
Frequent mental distress
17.3%
Depression
25.3%
Below poverty line
6.9%
Primary-care ratio
1,705 : 1
Calhoun County
  • Primary-care shortage score 15 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 61.9
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 81st percentile nationally

Sources: CDC PLACES (ZIP), County Health Rankings, CDC/ATSDR SVI, HRSA HPSA, HRSA MUA/P, Neighborhood Atlas ADI. Lower insurance coverage, fewer routine checkups, and a thin primary-care ratio all raise the value of low-cost public clinics and at-home testing in Calhoun County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Calhoun County (2023)

Federal priority area: Alabama is one of the U.S. jurisdictions prioritized under the Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative: targeted federal funding to expand local HIV testing, PrEP, and prevention.

People living with HIV
261 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
14cases countywide
On PrEP (coverage)
44.5%

Calhoun County HIV care continuum (2023)

Calhoun County recorded 14.1 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 16.5 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Calhoun County residents living with HIV, 78.6% are in care · 67.1% are virally suppressed. Early, routine testing is what moves these numbers: it is the entry point to PrEP, treatment, and viral suppression.

Sources: AIDSVu (Emory/Gilead) · CDC AHEAD · CDC AtlasPlus · CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county care continuum). The CDC recommends everyone aged 13–64 test for HIV at least once: every lab and clinic listed above offers HIV testing, and free rapid HIV testing is available at a local health department.

Pregnant or planning to be?

Congenital syphilis is the fastest-rising STI: what to test, and when

Congenital syphilis, passed from parent to baby in pregnancy, is the fastest-rising STI in the country. U.S. cases climbed from 2,163 in 2020 to 3,882 in 2023. It is almost entirely preventable: the CDC recommends a syphilis test at the first prenatal visit, and every clinic and lab listed for Calhoun County tests for syphilis.

Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).

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About Melrose, AL

Rock Pile Mountain anchors a community where most households have put down serious roots: ownership rates here run exceptionally high, and with more than half of adults married and households averaging closer to three people than two, Melrose reads less like a transient suburb than a place people have genuinely settled into. Calhoun County's STI data gives that some weight.

Young adults, the years when new relationships and shifting circumstances make routine screening genuinely useful, are a modest share of Melrose's population, but the county numbers make clear that this age group accounts for a disproportionate share of diagnoses regardless of how quiet a community looks on paper. Booking ahead, rather than walking in, is simply how screening works from here.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Melrose, AL

Walkability 5.15 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.15/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Melrose generally mean driving: plan on a car or rideshare to reach a clinic, and check each listing's hours and phone before you go.

Source: EPA National Walkability Index 2021.

Map of 6 STD & STI testing locations in Melrose, Alabama, EasySTD

ZIP 36250 snapshot

Residents
4,132
Median age
45.9
Median income
$83,438

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 36250 area around Melrose: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Melrose alone.

Melrose sits in Calhoun County, ZIP 36250. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Rock Pile Mountain
  • Chalybeate Mountain
  • Brook Mountain

STD testing in Melrose, AL: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Calhoun County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Alabama law. If you have symptoms right now, our confidential symptom checker maps them to the tests worth considering.

Who should test, and when

CDC screening schedule + each infection's detection window

Who should get tested, and how often

Based on current CDC screening recommendations.

GroupTestsHow often
Everyone aged 13–64 HIV At least once
Sexually active women under 25 Chlamydia, gonorrhea Every year
Women 25+ with new or multiple partners Chlamydia, gonorrhea Every year
Pregnant people HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B & C, chlamydia Early in pregnancy
Gay & bisexual men (MSM) Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV Every 3–6 months
Anyone who shares injection equipment HIV, hepatitis B & C At least yearly
All adults at least once Hepatitis C At least once

When to test: STD detection windows

Testing too early can return a false negative, confirm timing with a Melrose-area provider.

InfectionEarliest reliable testSample
Chlamydia 1–2 weeks Urine or swab
Gonorrhea 1–2 weeks Urine or swab
Trichomoniasis 1–4 weeks Urine or swab
HIV (NAT / RNA) 10–33 days Blood
HIV (4th-gen Ag/Ab) 18–45 days Blood
HIV (antibody) 3–12 weeks Blood / oral
Syphilis 3–6 weeks Blood
Hepatitis B 3–6 weeks Blood
Hepatitis C 8–11 weeks Blood
Herpes (HSV) 4–16 weeks (antibody); swab a sore Blood / swab

What each STD test costs

Medicare reference prices per lab test, a benchmark before you pay out of pocket

These are the federal Medicare reference prices for processing each lab test. Public clinics and the community health centers serving Melrose often test free or on a sliding scale; private labs and at-home kits bundle several tests into one fee. Use this as a per-test benchmark before you pay out of pocket, or see the full guide to STD test costs for insurance, free, and at-home options.

TestReference priceCPT / HCPCS
Chlamydia (NAAT) $47.80 87491
Gonorrhea (NAAT) $47.80 87591
Trichomoniasis (NAAT) $47.76 87661
HIV-1/2 antigen/antibody $26.87 87389
HIV-1/2 antibody $22.44 86703
Syphilis (RPR/VDRL) $5.61 86592
Syphilis (treponemal antibody) $17.49 86780
Herpes (HSV NAAT) $47.76 87529
Hepatitis B surface antigen $15.33 87340
Hepatitis C antibody $29.16 86803

Source: Medicare Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule, CMS, 2025 rates (data.cms.gov). Reference rate for the lab assay only: a clinic visit, sample collection, or a bundled multi-test panel may cost more. Medicaid and most insurers cover STD screening at no out-of-pocket cost.

Confidentiality & consent in Alabama

Minor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately

Two things that actually depend on Alabama law: who can consent, and whether partners can be treated without their own visit. Everything else about testing privately is the same nationwide (see below).

Can a minor consent on their own?

In Alabama, a minor aged 12 or older can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.

Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)

Alabama permits Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT): if you test positive for chlamydia or gonorrhea, your provider can give you medication (or a prescription) to pass to your partner, no separate exam or appointment needed for them.

Keeping a test private works the same in every state. Whether an STD test shows on insurance (the EOB), how to test anonymously, and self-pay options that leave no insurance trail don’t change by location.

Learn more about confidential STD testing in Alabama

Source: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.

STD testing FAQs for Melrose, AL

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get same-day or walk-in testing near Melrose, AL?

Some clinics and labs take walk-ins for same-day testing; call ahead to confirm hours.

What does STD testing cost around Melrose, AL?

Public clinics are free; private labs ~$24–$139, at-home kits $49+.

Can I get tested in Melrose, AL without insurance?

Yes, community and public clinics test the uninsured, with sliding-scale fees.

Which tests are offered near Melrose, AL?

Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Rapid HIV, a full panel covers the common ones.

How common is chlamydia in Calhoun County?

About 547 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Alabama average.

Where do I get PrEP around Melrose, AL?

PrEP (HIV-prevention medicine for HIV-negative people) is available locally, any provider can prescribe it.

Can someone under 18 get tested in Alabama without a parent?

In Alabama, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.

Can I test at home near Melrose, AL?

Yes, at-home kits ship to 36250; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.

Clinic or at-home test, which is better near Melrose, AL?

A clinic offers same-day answers and on-site treatment; an at-home kit trades that for privacy and convenience, both use real lab testing.

Should I get tested for STDs while pregnant?

Yes, the CDC recommends STI screening early in pregnancy, since untreated infections can affect the baby.

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